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repent
1[ ri-pent ]
verb (used without object)
- to feel sorry, self-reproachful, or contrite for past conduct; regret or be conscience-stricken about a past action, attitude, etc. (often followed by of ):
He repented after his thoughtless act.
- to feel such sorrow for sin or fault as to be disposed to change one's life for the better; be penitent.
verb (used with object)
- to remember or regard with self-reproach or contrition:
to repent one's injustice to another.
- to feel sorry for; regret:
to repent an imprudent act.
repent
2[ ree-puhnt, ri-pent ]
adjective
repent
1/ rɪˈpɛnt /
verb
- to feel remorse (for); be contrite (about); show penitence (for)
he repented his words
he repents of his extravagance
repent
2/ ˈriːpənt /
adjective
- botany lying or creeping along the ground; reptant
repent stems
Derived Forms
- reˈpenter, noun
Other Words From
- re·penter noun
- re·penting·ly adverb
- unre·pented adjective
- unre·penting adjective
- unre·penting·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of repent1
Origin of repent2
Word History and Origins
Origin of repent1
Origin of repent2
Example Sentences
Most of these old pirates have left the area - often they have gone abroad or have repented.
This appearance at the RNC was about bowing down to Trumpov and repenting for the sin of ever challenging the supremacy of Dear Leader.
He also admonished them to be patient in pursuit of their dreams, to be guided by the Church, and to repent of any sins committed during the protests.
At the Ohio rally, several attendees cited their belief that Trumpov has followed the Christian path of repenting and starting a new life.
In an ominous message, conservative congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia warned that, "God is sending America strong signs to tell us to repent. Earthquakes and eclipses and many more things to come."
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